South Asia - Lord, Build Your Church Here
Ben and Kimberly, gospel workers in South Asia, have shared their testimonies and how they came to be in ministry overseas. In this episode, they will share a story of how God opened one of the darkest villages in this region—a place that had been completely closed to the gospel. Listen Todd Nettleton as he interviews them sharing how God planted a church in that village—on the very spot where Christians had prayed God would build His church.
South Asia - I Shouldn't Be Alive. I Shouldn't Be Free.
Ben and Kimberly are gospel workers in South Asia, involved in outreach, pastor training and discipleship of new believers. Listen as they share their testimonies, including how Ben rebelled against the Lord, got involved in drugs, eventually facing 35 felony charges and landing in prison. Yet, in prison, he gave his life to the Lord and miraculously the Lord allowed him to be released. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews them on this episode of VOM Radio.
Missions - Jesus is Already There
Listen as Cynthia Anderson, longtime gospel worker and trainer, shares what it truly looks like to make disciples and train others to continue making disciples, launching Disciple Making Movements (DMM). Her new book, The Multiplier’s Mindset: Thinking Differently About Discipleship, examines the mindset shifts that need to take place in order for multiplication of the gospel to happen. Join Todd Nettleton as he interviews her on this episode of VOM Radio.
Iran - No Longer an Islamic Nation
The nation is called The Islamic Republic of Iran, but a recent study shows less than a third of Iranians still believe in Islam! Iranians are looking elsewhere to find answers to their spiritual questions. Dr. Hormoz Shariat tells us why, sharing from his own experiences ministering to people in Iran, evangelizing and answering their questions. “More and more I see people of Iran say, ‘To have a future for Iran, we have to get rid of Islam,’” Hormoz says. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews him on this episode of VOM Radio.
Middle East - Take Courage; Wait For the Lord
Gospel workers in restricted and hostile nations risk their lives to spread the gospel. One worker in the Middle East, Jacob, was kidnapped last month and held by a terrorist group. He was kept blindfolded, not knowing if it was day or night. The group threatened to hang him. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews John Samara, founder and executive director of Ananias House, on this episode of VOM Radio.
Afghanistan - Martyr's Widow Says, I'll See Them Again
There had been reports of a pending terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, when Hannelie Groenewald went in work as a medical doctor on November 29, 2014. Hannelie didn’t know that the Taliban attack would target her own home and family. Join Todd Nettleton as he interviews her for part 2 of her story.
Afghanistan - God Takes You Through
It’s been two years since the Taliban retook control in Afghanistan. Pressure and persecution against Christians in the country continues to rise. Hannelie Groenewald, a former gospel medical worker there, paid a high price for her faith when her husband and children were martyred in their home in Kabul in 2014. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews her on this episode of VOM Radio.
Persecution in Mexico - God Called Us Here
Isaac Santiago, VOM’s Regional Leader for Latin America, and his team are standing with Christians suffering for their faith in Mexico, Colombia and other nations. They are also reaching out to Christians in Latin America who aren’t currently facing persecution, telling them the stories of heroic faith and inviting them into fellowship with persecuted Christians. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Isaac about what Spanish resources are available and will be soon on this episode of VOM Radio.
Indigenous Missions - What Took You So Long To Get Here?
Ten years ago, there were 3,000 unengaged, unreached people groups around the world--peoples who had never had a witness to share the gospel with them. Today, that number is less than 500 unreached, unengaged people groups. David will share stories of places where missions leaders have seen the last remaining unreached people groups in a region reached for the gospel – even amidst difficult times for the church. Listen to Todd Nettleton as he interviews David Bogosian, the CEO of Christian Aid Mission on this episode of VOM Radio.
Laos - Passing Tests of Faith
Pastor Mele was detained in Laos after police found copies of God’s Word. Now, police attend his church services every week, looking for reasons to detain him or close the church. “As a human,” he says, “I have fear. But I trust the Lord to protect me and guide me.” Listen to Todd Nettleton interview Pastor Mele on this episode of VOM Radio.